Never have I ever…blogged (well not before this class at least. If I’m being as honest as I can be, I’ll have you know that I was NOT too thrilled about doing this, especially not for a class! Actually, I think that most of this English course was me looking over the syllabus and thinking “Oh gosh” followed by a deep sigh. I thought professor Perry’s creative style was going to be a bit too much for me. However, I am so glad that I got this experience!

Our second project was a digital one and that was a bit different. It was definitely out of my comfort zone and I thought it’d be hard, but it was the total opposite. I enjoyed working on it much more than writing a traditional paper, sometimes it’s okay to do things different than the way you’re used to. Of course, blogging for a class is also one of those things.

I enjoyed the idea of blogging for a writing class. It keeps you actively writing, and this was very beneficial when it came to writing my papers. I was afraid I wouldn’t be able to catch up with the blogs and other assignments due in class. Fortunately, I was able to do to it! I think I’m beginning to enjoy the idea of blogging. I’m considering about doing this on a personal account as a matter of fact.

I would like to encourage others, as I have mentioned before, I plan on being a school counselor someday. There is so much negativity going on in life, so it’s nice to read something inspiring for a change. I think this would be an interesting hobby to take on!

To the rather bitter, judgmental, random “Christian” woman from the ice cream shop and anyone else who this applies to:

I found it quite difficult to not overhear your conversation as you were speaking quite loudly and pretty much directly at me with your loud tone and deadly stare. Though I get the feeling that your intentions were to hurt me with your cruel and close-minded words, I’ll have you know that you did not. Actually, you did me a favor. That’s right, instead of harming me, your words motivated me.

See, when I walked into the store with my two beautiful children, I did not intend on interrupting your life and I most certainly did not ask for your opinion about mine. You know, the way I was raised, I smile at strangers and say hello, good morning, good evening, etc… you however, didn’t even bother to reply (though you ever so proudly boasted to be coming out of church from the Easter Sunday service) 😂😏

So as we sat down, merely inches away from each other, you and your friend brought up the topic about high school graduations and then college. Again, I was there to enjoy some ice cream on a hot Sunday afternoon with my children and nothing else. Somehow, I ended up being the hot topic.

You went on to say that women who have kids before having a degree can never or rarely finish school because it’s impossible and so much more nonsense that I can’t even remember. (Y’all at this point this woman was looking into my soul) haha. Well, bless your heart!

Honey, if only you knew that I’ve already beat your pathetic logic. I’m actually extremely successful in school, even more so than when I was single and with no kids! THEY gave me the motivation that I have now to do so well.

I wanted to say something, but I knew it wouldn’t be worth it. You already had your mind made up, right? So instead, I used your words to fuel me. See, what you don’t know is that I actually have a list of things that ignorant people like yourself have said to me or about me in regards to being a young mother. I keep that on a pretty pink board which I made. It hangs on my wall in the room where I do my homework and study.

The list of nasty words and insults others have said hang there along with pictures of my children, my biggest motivators. Whenever I feel like I’m giving up, I look up at that board and I feel empowered. I get back in the game and give it my all to prove you and everyone else wrong and most importantly, to make my children proud.

So, this is not a diss. In fact, it’s nothing like that at all. This is a thank you to you and ALL others who like you, give an opinion without being asked for it. Without those outbursts, I wouldn’t have as many motivations hanging from my wall.

The one that you graciously added helped me work even harder to earn my 98 on a statistics test (along with all my other A’s) I went home and prepared myself for that test after leaving the ice cream shop. Thank you so much! 😂❤️

For my project four, I have decided to review The Wizard of Oz. It’s such a classic, so I thought why not? Though I’ve seen it about a dozen times, I’ve never paused to analyze it. After watching it this time, I noticed a couple of things that I hadn’t before.

First of all, the special effects seem kind of “corny” now that I analyze them closely. It was 1939 after all. Even though the musical just turned 80 years old, it still amazes me at how well the film was produced given the time period in which it was made.

The tornado effect, the bubble in which the good witch, Glenda appears in, the orange fog in which the Wicked Witch of the West appears and disappears would have definitely been breath taking to watch in the 1930’s!

I think that this movie is a great classic, and I still enjoy watching it every now and then.

Hey ya’ll! I hope everyone is well! I know I am starting to stress out but we’re almost done! Stay strong and push forward! My last couple of weekends have been spent in front of a screen and glued to a chair, I know it’ll be totally worth it though!

Since this is a free write, I just wanted to post a little pep talk! (Who knows who’ll read this though, am I right?) Ha-ha sorry the inner counselor in me is coming out! 😊 Anyway, being a student is hard, but remember that nothing worth it is easy. We chose to be here and we all had or have our reasons.

Let us make the best of what we have! Imagine yourself 2 years, or 4 years from today. Where will you be? What will you be doing? Will you be happy? Make today count! Take care of yourself and love others.

In a world where you can be anything you want to be, be kind! Everyone has their own battles, and sometimes a smile, a hug, or even a simple hello can make someone’s day.

Thank you for reading my mini pep talk <3.

Hey ya’ll! I can’t believe we’re on blog 6! I mean it feels like just yesterday we met Dr. Perry am I right? I hope everyone is doing well and pushing though these last couple of weeks (we’re almost done for the semester!) Anyway, before even finishing the book, I already had a topic chosen for this paper. In chapter 4, I believe, Michelle Obama talks about “gifted and talented” programs.

This immediately caught my attention considering the fact that I will one day be working in the school system myself as a counselor. I must admit to you that I have not always been a good student. In fact, from middle school to high school I was a lousy student. It’s not that I was uncapable of doing better, I just didn’t feel encouraged to do so.

In my paper, I plan on exploring the topic of  underrepresented children in gifted programs and the challenges that many face that hinder them from greater opportunities. This is a topic that I strongly identify with. I am very passionate about underprivileged children’s education, so this project is definitely on a more personal level for me.